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G1 WAL

1989 Jaguar Xjs

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,936 mi
Last recorded71,936 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Jaguar Xjs74,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 WAL
MakeJaguar
ModelXjs
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 71,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Union to power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 66,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,378 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,305 miles

slight oil weep around steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight oil weep around steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,159 miles

Hand brake requires attention

Oil leak ()

Rear Discs and pads deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,857 miles

power steering sounds noisey

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,467 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lot of movment in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 52,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 49,524 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 46,504 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 45,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,647 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 43,041 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xjs?

Based on 127,020 MOT tests across 12,009 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
12,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,735
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,722
brake binding 4,089
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,050
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,046
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G1 WAL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Jaguar Xjs models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xjs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G1 WAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xjs typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Jaguar Xjs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G1 WAL registered?

G1 WAL is a 1989 Jaguar Xjs, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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